Materials Engineer: Independent Problem Solver, On-Site CO

Ball Aerospace; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Benefits begin DAY ONE

On-site work environment

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Westminster, CO is seeking a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer to work on-site in the laboratory services department. The role emphasizes independent problem solving, data interpretation, and communicating findings to senior managers.

The candidate will liaise with contracted laboratories and keep up with advances in materials science. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science and at least 3 years of materials testing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science preferred.
• 3 years of materials testing and failure analysis experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with laboratory service customers to define problems.
• Investigates, selects, and performs scientific procedures as required by service requests.
• Applies scientific techniques to interpret and correlate data and recognizes discrepancies in results.
• Effectively communicates the results of investigations through reports.
• Acts as a technical liaison between contracted laboratories and operating groups.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in materials science.
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating details of work among technical alternatives.
• Initiates and thoroughly investigates plant technical problems and implements solutions.
• Ensure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions.

Skills

Materials testing

Failure analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science and engineering

Job description

Ball Corporation in Westminster, CO is seeking a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer to work on-site in the laboratory services department. The role emphasizes independent problem solving, data interpretation, and communicating findings to senior managers.

The candidate will liaise with contracted laboratories and keep up with advances in materials science. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science and at least 3 years of materials testing and